Buying FIRST EDITION, The Princess and Froggie, 1975 / Illus by Margot ZEMACH / Stories by Harve & Kaethe Zemach / Rare Collectible Children's Book

1975 FIRST EDITION
The Princess and Froggie

Stories by Harve & Kaethe Zemach (Father & Daughter)
Illustrated by Margot Zemach (Mother)

Published by Doubleday, Canada
C. 1975 Farrar, Straus & Giroux

"The Princess and Froggie" contains the following 3 stories:
The Ball in the Pond
The Lost Penny
The Bird on the King's Head

The ZEMACH family members (Margot, Harve, and Kaeth) were known and loved for their writing and illustrating. Of the 40+ children's books they wrote/published, they received various distinctions such as: a Caldecott Award, a Lewis Carrol Award, Hans Christian Andersen Award nominations, etc..

This particular book, "The Princess and Froggie," is desired by collectors because it is the ONLY book that Harve and Kaethe (Father & Daughter) ever wrote together. (Usually, it was Harve and Margot, husband and wife, who wrote together.)

This former library edition of "The Princess and Froggie" has definitely been loved! As a retired librarian, I chose to leave this vintage book's check-out card in its slot in the back of the book to preserve its authenticity and special vintage flavor.

Condition: Fair+
This book's buying cover has been preserved throughout the years by protective archival plastic, though I would only attempt remove the archival cover if I had the proper tools. The binding of this book remains strong. The pages show wear one would expect from a 1975 elementary school library book. One sees evidence of page-turning and pages with light tanning, foxing, and minor fingerprint-smudging. On the front interior blue page there are marks that appear to be possible residue from paper clips. The last two print pages of the book have two small residue "dots" towards the bottom. I did not find tears, nor writing, nor highlighting. I did find evidence of fold creases on the interior blue pages.

I am happy to provide more photos as well as answer any questions you might have.

For fans of the Zemach family's writing and illustrating, this rare copy of "The Princess and Froggie" is a great find!